Every stay-at-home mom comes to a point where she just needs a break. Why not take that break in the form of a blog? Put down the dirty diapers for an hour a day and start sharing with the world something you love, and the best part – get paid doing it! Here are 10 ideas on how to start blogging for the stay-at-home mom.

1.Parenting Advice

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If you love being a parent and feel like you have some great lessons to lend with the world this would be a fantastic avenue to take. Put a unique spin on common parenting topics such as educational activities, cooking with kids, how to start communicating with teens, or how to start taking care of yourself too.

Blogs to checkout for inspiration:

http://cupofjo.com/category/motherhood/

http://www.thenaptimereviewer.com/

http://www.scarymommy.com/

2. Health and Fitness

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Do you love to exercise, or maybe you live a really healthy lifestyle? You don’t have to be a personal trainer to blog about fitness and health, share your own personal journey and techniques on how to get started. How do you fit in workouts with such a hectic schedule, do you include your kids? Especially when it comes to fitness people need encouragement and a role model they can look up to – if she can do it, so can I!

Blogs to check out for inspiration:

http://naturemoms.com/blog/

http://gingernewtrition.com/blog/

http://www.thegreatfitnessexperiment.com/

3. DIY

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Crafting, sewing, woodworking, knitting, re-purposing – all of these, and more, are areas of DIY waiting for your creative touch. Inspire other people to start DIY projects, provide them with plans, video tutorials, and supply suggestions! Interview other successful DIY sensations and create profile pieces to add to your blog. Not only will these interviews inspire your audience, but hopefully you too.

Blogs to checkout for inspiration:

http://almostmakesperfect.com/category/diys/

http://www.ana-white.com/

http://www.vintagerevivals.com/

4. Arts and Culture

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This topic is great for those anthropologist/people watchers out there. Maybe you love photography, art, Indian music, the culture of hostels, or Chinese poetry. Whatever it may be that intrigues you consider for a moment expanding upon that feeling – maybe you blog about how to start an art business, comparing and contrasting cultures, how to start taking pictures, or the effects of poetry on the human mind. The options are endless with culture as a theme.

Blogs to checkout for inspiration:

http://www.thelawtog.com/blog/

https://www.doodlersanonymous.com/

http://www.zephoria.org/thoughts/

5. Fashion and Style

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Whether it’s clothing, jewelry, makeup, or hair that excites you – blog about it. Stay on top of the latest trends and tip off your readers on where to find great products. Give readers the inside scoop on seasonal color changes, haircuts, and shoe styles. Infuse fashion with lifestyle and show readers how to start being beautiful inside and out!

Blogs to checkout for inspiration:

http://www.grasiemercedes.com/category/style/

http://taneshaawasthi.com/post/category/fashion

http://prettyconnected.com/category/beauty/

6. Cooking

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You don’t have to cook entrees or bake brownies everyday (although if that’s what you love, I won’t stop you). Anything can be blogged about, from the way you cook to the type of food you cook, don’t limit yourself. Inspire a new generation of cooks with a basic guide on “How to Start Cooking” or do something more advanced, like creating video tutorials focused on making the perfect macaroons.

Blogs to checkout for inspiration:

http://smittenkitchen.com/

http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/

http://delightfulcrumb.com/

7. Travel

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Here’s an idea for the person who loves to get up and go. Imagine traveling the world and getting paid to do it – my friend Jackie does this full-time! Jackie is a great example of turning travel into a living. You don’t have to hike Machu Picchu to get followers, maybe your niche is finding the “locals” favorite spots to eat or locating underpopulated beaches to drink mimosas at. Heck, you don’t even have to travel the world, make your blog specific to the state/country you live in!

Blogs to checkout for inspiration:

www.travelingjackie.com

http://www.suitcasesandsippycups.com/

www.havebabywilltravel.com

8. Technology

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It’s undeniable that technology rules our world. Everywhere we look a new product is coming out that turns on our lights, starts up our cars, or feeds Cujo for us. Whether you just like to keep up to date with the newest technology or you love owning it, start making money by exciting others about the latest iPhone upgrade and new tablet release dates.

Blogs to checkout for inspiration:

http://wellconnectedmom.com/blog/

http://www.geekmummy.com/

http://littletechgirl.com/category/tech/gadgets/

9. Reviewing

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Get paid for your opinion. People buy products because reviewers tell them “these are good products and here is why.” However, it doesn’t have to just be products that you review. Maybe you love eating out? Start reviewing all the restaurants in your city, review the plays you go see, the movies you watch, or the book you read. Whatever you have an opinion about, let the world know.

https://reflectonfilm.co.uk/

http://agirlhastoeat.com

http://peanutbutterandwhine.com/

10. Diary

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Finally, we come to the easiest idea to execute – your own personal story. Blog about your day, your childhood, or your kids. You are the expert here and you get to determine what chapters of your life to share with the public.

Blogs to checkout for inspiration:

http://thebloggess.com/

http://familycorner.blogspot.com/

http://thepioneerwoman.com/confessions/

Now that you have an idea to run with, here are some basics on how to start your blog and make money.

How to Start Your Blog

Build a website and start posting content regularly. We recommend using Bluehost to get you up and running, it costs $7.99 a month and includes web-hosting, site builders, free web templates, a domain name, and an email address. Bluehost has great technical support and provides its customers with all the information they need to build a website themselves, without having to hire a second party.

How to Start Making Money

Affiliate marketing is a quick and easy way to start making money off your blog. You earn a commission for every product you link on your blog that people purchase. No matter what idea you decide to go with, I can guarantee there will be some type of product that you can suggest for your readers to buy. Amazon is a great place to start, it’s completely free to sign up and with a few clicks you’ll be on your way. Another option is an affiliate marketing broker called Shareasale, which provides links from all types of retailers including clothing, supplies, furniture, baby products – the list goes on and on.

Create your own products, relative to your website theme. If you decide to blog about health and fitness, you might create your own meal and exercise plan to sell to your readers. Maybe you decide to go with fashion advice, in which case, you might create a fashion guide or an eBook to sell. Whatever you are selling, from handmade cloth diapers to phone apps, you will want to use WooCommerce, Shopify, Gumroad, and/or Etsy to help generate sales.

For a more in-depth look at creating,monetizing, and marketing your blog check out our other articles:

Tips On Creating Your Website

How To Monetize Your Blog

Marketing

Killer Blogging Tips

Building An Audience

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